Jaguar Xe
From 80,960 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Xes fare better: 2021 models pass at 89.6% vs 84.1% for 2015.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 1,659 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,659 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,653 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,150 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 882 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 735 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 689 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 573 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 407 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 395 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 358 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15.6% of Xe failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 45.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
Jaguar Xe on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 798 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 20 newly registered, a net loss of 778. At this rate, roughly 55.7 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 42,072 | 1,125 | +7 | -223 | -216 |
| 2025 Q2 | 42,405 | 1,008 | +2 | -242 | -240 |
| 2025 Q1 | 42,689 | 964 | +2 | -223 | -221 |
| 2024 Q4 | 42,999 | 875 | +9 | -110 | -101 |
| 2024 Q3 | 43,239 | 736 | +102 | -190 | -88 |
| 2024 Q2 | 43,367 | 696 | +190 | -119 | +71 |
| 2024 Q1 | 43,323 | 669 | +373 | -319 | +54 |
| 2023 Q4 | 43,327 | 611 | +351 | -0 | +381 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xe R-Sport D Auto | Diesel | 10,343 | 28% |
| Xe Portfolio D Auto | Diesel | 3,366 | 9% |
| Xe R-Sport I Auto | Petrol | 3,125 | 8% |
| Xe Prestige D Auto | Diesel | 2,978 | 8% |
| Xe R-Sport D | Diesel | 2,770 | 7% |
| Xe Prestige D | Diesel | 2,046 | 5% |
| Xe Prestige I Auto | Petrol | 2,024 | 5% |
| Xe R-Sport Auto | Petrol | 1,790 | 5% |
| Xe R-Sport D Awd Auto | Diesel | 1,664 | 4% |
| Xe Portfolio D Awd Auto | Diesel | 1,199 | 3% |
| Xe Portfolio I Auto | Petrol | 1,053 | 3% |
| Xe S V6 Auto | Petrol | 869 | 2% |
| Xe R-Dynamic S D Auto | Diesel | 802 | 2% |
| Xe Se D | Diesel | 582 | 2% |
| Xe R-Dynamic S Auto | Petrol | 558 | 1% |
| Xe R-Dynamic Se Black D Mhev A | Diesel | 490 | 1% |
| Xe Portfolio D | Diesel | 478 | 1% |
| Xe R-Dynamic Black D Mhev Auto | Diesel | 447 | 1% |
| Xe Se D Auto | Diesel | 369 | <1% |
| Xe R-Dynamic Se D Auto | Diesel | 358 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2020 | 88.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 87.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 86.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
3 earlier years
| 2017 | 86.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 84.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 84.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xes tested had between 37,625 and 81,339 miles on the clock.
At 61,262 median miles, the Xe has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jaguar models
| Jaguar Xf | 81.7% |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 88.9% |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 89.9% |
| Jaguar Xj | 81.9% |
| Jaguar X-Type | 67.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jaguar Xe MOT pass rate?
The Jaguar Xe has a 85.6% MOT pass rate based on 80,960 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jaguar Xe?
The most common MOT failure on the Jaguar Xe is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 1,659 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Jaguar Xes are on UK roads?
There are 42,072 Jaguar Xes currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,125 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Jaguar Xe at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jaguar Xe is 61,262 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 37,625 and 81,339 miles.
Buying a used Xe?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.